Docent Volunteer with Summit Artspace

Basic volunteer duties involved with this assignment:

1. Give visitors information about exhibitions, such as artist, background, themes, and process. Docents will be oriented to relevant exhibition information at the beginning of each exhibition season.
2. Lead small groups of visitors on guided tours and answer visitors' questions, as needed.
3. Refer visitors to staff as needed, included sales inquiries.
4. Ensure safety of the artwork, explain artwork safety procedures to visitors, as needed.

Basic volunteer qualifications involved with this assignment:

Communication skills, interest in art. (Background knowledge about art making or art history may be helpful, but not required.)

Who will be served by this assignment?

Visitors to Summit Artspace, and resident and exhibiting artists at Summit Artspace.

What is the anticipated benefit of this volunteer service to those receiving the service?

Summit Artspace public hours allow artists to interact with the public through studio space and exhibitions. Docents encourage meaningful interactions between visitors and the art. This furthers the depth of interaction between artists and the public!

What specific skills will the volunteer need?

Ability to stand or walk for a few hours at a time (with breaks as needed). Ability to communicate with visitors and staff.